Venice Carnival gets into full swing
STORY: Strolling along the canals during the day and dancing at night in exclusive private parties, the revellers celebrated the carnival tradition, slowly returning to normality after the coronavirus pandemic took a hit on the two previous editions.
The 2020 Venice carnival was curtailed when the pandemic broke out in Italy in February that year and the event that usually draws tourists from around the world was cancelled the following year as the government sought to contain infections.
The Venice Carnival began centuries ago as a period of excess before the rigours of Lent, the 40 days of fasting that traditionally precede Easter.
The use of masks in Venice has several historic origins. In the 18th century masks were used by noblemen in order to keep anonymity whilst voting on council matters.
The Carnival is due to run until March 1.
